Fancy Feet

Chester and I went shoe shopping today. We realized over the past week that his shoes are quite tight, even when the swelling was down. So we got new shoes in a half size bigger, and the difference was quite exciting for Chester. Not only did the new shoes fit better, but the sole had less surface area and traction than his last shoes, making walking much easier. He was so excited when we got them on that he even stood up and did a little dance to the ABBA that was playing. When he took a walk in his new shoes, and his new monkey pants, his gait was more graceful, efficient, and steady. Oh the difference a new pair of shoes can make!

Chester is feeling good after his chemotherapy course, was less tired today and we were laughing and joking for much of the day. Last night was the first night I have spent here with him that I slept all the way through the night- I awoke at 5:30 and was startled to see the time- I peeked in on Chester and he was snoring away. So we're both feeling good about it all right now, feeling strong and resilient and ready for the coming days.